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Jammed seatbelt: how to cut it in an emergency

After a crash, a rollover or in a car that has gone into water, the seatbelt buckle sometimes will not open. Here is how to cut a seatbelt quickly and without getting hurt.

Why a seatbelt can stay jammed

In a crash, the retractor locks to hold the body back: that is its job. But the strap can stay tight, and the buckle can be deformed or stuck under the body's weight, especially if the car is on its side or upside down.

First, try the buckle

Press the red button firmly. If the strap is tight, release the tension by pushing your body back into the seat, then try again. If it still does not open, cut it.

Cutting the strap with a seatbelt cutter

  1. Grab the seatbelt cutter kept within reach (console, door pocket).
  2. Slide the strap into the notch: the blade is protected and does not touch your fingers.
  3. Pull sharply, diagonally, away from your body.
  4. Cut the lap section the same way if needed, then get out or help the passengers.

Why not scissors or a knife?

A seatbelt strap is thick and very strong. With scissors it takes time and force. With a knife, the risk of hurting yourself or a passenger is real, especially in the dark, under water or with shaking hands. A seatbelt cutter with a protected blade is designed for exactly this move.

The 2-in-1 tool

Once the seatbelt is cut, you often have to get out through a window. SafeCore Pro combines a seatbelt cutter and a window breaker in one compact tool. For the next steps, read how to break a car window in an emergency and what to do if your car goes into water.

These tips are general guidelines. In a real situation, always follow the instructions of the emergency services.

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  • Breaks tempered-glass side windows
  • Seatbelt cutter with a protected blade
  • No battery, reusable, always ready

Car window breaker and seatbelt cutter, always within reach

You hope you'll never need it. But if the day comes, it's there: SafeCore Pro combines a window breaker and a seatbelt cutter in one compact tool, kept within the driver's reach.

A car glass breaker that works without a swing

Unlike a classic emergency hammer, there is no need to strike or swing: press the tip against the corner of a side window and the spring releases, even with your seatbelt on. The built-in seatbelt cutter cuts a jammed strap in one move, without touching the blade.

  • Spring-loaded tip: press it against the corner of a side window, the spring does the rest.
  • Seatbelt cutter with a protected blade: the strap slides into the notch, the blade stays away from your fingers.
  • Adhesive holder included: it always stays in the same place, on the console or in the door pocket.
  • No battery, no maintenance: 100% mechanical, always ready.
Product information and safety instructions
  • Product: SafeCore Pro, emergency window breaker and seatbelt cutter. References: SC-PRO-RGE (red), SC-PRO-NR (black).
  • Responsible person in the European Union: SafeCore (Sajid Boukhari EI), 8 rue Émile Zola, 78200 Mantes-la-Jolie, France. Contact: contact@hellosafecore.com

Safety instructions

  • Emergency tool, for use in emergencies only.
  • Only on tempered-glass side windows. It does not work on the windshield or on laminated glass.
  • Aim at the corner of the window and protect your face and eyes from glass fragments.
  • The seatbelt cutter blade is sharp: do not touch it with your fingers.
  • Keep it in the front of the vehicle, out of the reach of children.
  • Read the instructions provided before first use.

Read also: how to break a car window in an emergency, what to do if your car ends up in water and which window breaker to choose.

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